WEB WOC OSTOMY CARE Final Exam
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1. The patient who is NPO for several days is at risk for
atrophy of which of the following structures in the mucosal
surface of the small bowel?
Answer: (B) Villi
Rationale: Villi are the finger-like projections in the small intestine
responsible for nutrient absorption. The lack of enteral stimulation
from being NPO leads to mucosal atrophy and a reduction in
villus height.
2. In an emergent surgical situation, what are the two primary
objectives for the WOC nurse during the preoperative
consultation?
Answer: Stoma site selection and patient education (marking).
Rationale: Even in an emergency, proper site selection helps
reduce postoperative complications. The WOC nurse must also
provide concise, critical education to prepare the patient.
,3. The preferred abdominal location for an ileostomy in an
adult is the?
Answer: (C) RLQ (Right Lower Quadrant)
Rationale: Placing an ileostomy in the right lower quadrant avoids
belts, bony prominences, and skin folds, allowing the patient to
better visualize and access the stoma.
4. An Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis (IPAA) is indicated for
which of the following disease processes?
Answer: (D) Ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis
(FAP)
Rationale: IPAA, or J-pouch, is the surgical procedure of choice
for UC and FAP when the goal is to avoid a permanent ileostomy.
5. The surgical treatment of choice for a patient with a
carcinoma in the upper and middle third of the rectum is?
Answer: (B) Low anterior resection (LAR)
Rationale: An LAR preserves the anal sphincter and is possible
when the tumor is located sufficiently high in the rectum. The
distal margin is stapled, and bowel continuity is restored.
6. You receive a referral for a patient scheduled for an
abdominoperineal resection (APR). Prior to reviewing the
chart, you can anticipate his diagnosis to be?
Answer: (B) Adenocarcinoma of the rectum
Rationale: An APR is the standard surgical procedure for low
rectal cancers located at or below the dentate line, as it requires
removal of the anus, rectum, and part of the sigmoid colon.
,7. Which section of the bowel has the greatest concentration
of bacteria?
Answer: (A) Distal portion of the colon
Rationale: Bacterial concentration increases progressively along
the gastrointestinal tract, with the highest concentrations found in
the distal colon.
8. Which of the following types of stoma construction is NOT
completely diverting?
Answer: (B) Loop stoma
Rationale: A loop stoma is created by bringing a loop of bowel to
the skin’s surface. The posterior wall of the bowel remains intact,
meaning stool can fall into the distal limb.
9. Which type of stoma would produce the most corrosive
effluent, posing the greatest risk for skin breakdown?
Answer: (B) Ileostomy
Rationale: Ileostomy effluent contains digestive enzymes
(proteases and lipases) that are highly irritating to the skin. Stool
from a colostomy is more formed and less chemically active.
10. You check a patient’s operative report and it states that
the “stoma was primarily matured.” What can you expect?
Answer: (D) The bowel was everted and sutured to the dermal
surface during surgery.
Rationale: “Primary maturation” is synonymous with a “Brooke
stoma,” where the bowel is everted like a cuff and sutured to the
, dermis at the time of the initial operation. This creates a
protruding bud.
11. A 21-year-old female develops ischemic colitis from a
blood clot in the inferior mesenteric artery. Which stoma will
she most likely have?
Answer: (A) Ileostomy
Rationale: Severe, extensive ischemia often requires a total
colectomy. With the entire colon removed, the small intestine is
brought to the skin as an ileostomy.
12. A Hartmann’s Procedure results in which of the following
anatomical constructions?
Answer: (A) Proximal edges of the rectal segment are over-sewn
and left in the pelvis following colon resection.
Rationale: A Hartmann’s pouch involves removing the diseased
section of the colon, creating an end colostomy, and closing the
remaining rectal stump. It is often performed in an emergency
setting, such as for a perforated diverticulum.
13. A new patient has a Kock continent ileostomy. What is the
mechanism of continence for this procedure?
Answer: (B) Nipple valve of ileum proximal to the stoma.
Rationale: A nipple valve is surgically constructed by
intussuscepting the ileum. This valve prevents the uncontrolled
leakage of stool. The patient learns to insert a catheter to drain
the pouch.
Newest Exam Preparation With
Complete Questions And Correct
Answers With Rationales | Already
Graded A+||Brand New Version!!
1. The patient who is NPO for several days is at risk for
atrophy of which of the following structures in the mucosal
surface of the small bowel?
Answer: (B) Villi
Rationale: Villi are the finger-like projections in the small intestine
responsible for nutrient absorption. The lack of enteral stimulation
from being NPO leads to mucosal atrophy and a reduction in
villus height.
2. In an emergent surgical situation, what are the two primary
objectives for the WOC nurse during the preoperative
consultation?
Answer: Stoma site selection and patient education (marking).
Rationale: Even in an emergency, proper site selection helps
reduce postoperative complications. The WOC nurse must also
provide concise, critical education to prepare the patient.
,3. The preferred abdominal location for an ileostomy in an
adult is the?
Answer: (C) RLQ (Right Lower Quadrant)
Rationale: Placing an ileostomy in the right lower quadrant avoids
belts, bony prominences, and skin folds, allowing the patient to
better visualize and access the stoma.
4. An Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis (IPAA) is indicated for
which of the following disease processes?
Answer: (D) Ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis
(FAP)
Rationale: IPAA, or J-pouch, is the surgical procedure of choice
for UC and FAP when the goal is to avoid a permanent ileostomy.
5. The surgical treatment of choice for a patient with a
carcinoma in the upper and middle third of the rectum is?
Answer: (B) Low anterior resection (LAR)
Rationale: An LAR preserves the anal sphincter and is possible
when the tumor is located sufficiently high in the rectum. The
distal margin is stapled, and bowel continuity is restored.
6. You receive a referral for a patient scheduled for an
abdominoperineal resection (APR). Prior to reviewing the
chart, you can anticipate his diagnosis to be?
Answer: (B) Adenocarcinoma of the rectum
Rationale: An APR is the standard surgical procedure for low
rectal cancers located at or below the dentate line, as it requires
removal of the anus, rectum, and part of the sigmoid colon.
,7. Which section of the bowel has the greatest concentration
of bacteria?
Answer: (A) Distal portion of the colon
Rationale: Bacterial concentration increases progressively along
the gastrointestinal tract, with the highest concentrations found in
the distal colon.
8. Which of the following types of stoma construction is NOT
completely diverting?
Answer: (B) Loop stoma
Rationale: A loop stoma is created by bringing a loop of bowel to
the skin’s surface. The posterior wall of the bowel remains intact,
meaning stool can fall into the distal limb.
9. Which type of stoma would produce the most corrosive
effluent, posing the greatest risk for skin breakdown?
Answer: (B) Ileostomy
Rationale: Ileostomy effluent contains digestive enzymes
(proteases and lipases) that are highly irritating to the skin. Stool
from a colostomy is more formed and less chemically active.
10. You check a patient’s operative report and it states that
the “stoma was primarily matured.” What can you expect?
Answer: (D) The bowel was everted and sutured to the dermal
surface during surgery.
Rationale: “Primary maturation” is synonymous with a “Brooke
stoma,” where the bowel is everted like a cuff and sutured to the
, dermis at the time of the initial operation. This creates a
protruding bud.
11. A 21-year-old female develops ischemic colitis from a
blood clot in the inferior mesenteric artery. Which stoma will
she most likely have?
Answer: (A) Ileostomy
Rationale: Severe, extensive ischemia often requires a total
colectomy. With the entire colon removed, the small intestine is
brought to the skin as an ileostomy.
12. A Hartmann’s Procedure results in which of the following
anatomical constructions?
Answer: (A) Proximal edges of the rectal segment are over-sewn
and left in the pelvis following colon resection.
Rationale: A Hartmann’s pouch involves removing the diseased
section of the colon, creating an end colostomy, and closing the
remaining rectal stump. It is often performed in an emergency
setting, such as for a perforated diverticulum.
13. A new patient has a Kock continent ileostomy. What is the
mechanism of continence for this procedure?
Answer: (B) Nipple valve of ileum proximal to the stoma.
Rationale: A nipple valve is surgically constructed by
intussuscepting the ileum. This valve prevents the uncontrolled
leakage of stool. The patient learns to insert a catheter to drain
the pouch.
